This is a normal French position, but the pawn on a4 and the bishop bring fresh nuances. For instance, now White is not worried about the capture on d4, as after this Black's king would remain in the middle of the board.
7... g8h6 This isn't the best way to get the knight to f5, since it allows White the interesting option of capturing it. 8. f1b5  8... h6f5  9. b1c3  9... c8d7 